Chapter 108: friendship

Hendrick’s pov

I opened the door and standing there was Elena. “I told them everything” she said sobbing and hugged me.

I just patted her back, for those who don’t know I met Elena when we were very young.

We formed a secret friendship even though she always had a crush on me.

one day she met again after years and found out that I am the rouge King.

She knew what I went through because of her father and the decisions he made.

And she wanted to help me, not to spite anyone but because she just wanted to help me.

I guess a part of her felt guilty because it was her father who did this.

When I took Harper she didn’t know I was going to go after him but let it slip where he was.

She was worried and confided in me as a friend and I used that to my advantage.

So, she was always stuck between me and her family, but then she would help me with harmless information.

Especially if she thinks that it could lead to my downfall but nothing something that could destroy her own family.

I guess I am defending her in some ways, like I said, we had this friendship since childhood.

After everything she told me how she left a letter to her brother and parents detailing everything she did.

“why? I wasn’t going to tell them, and I am sure Grace would have looked for another way to get Chloe free” I said, and she nodded.

“I know but I also couldn’t do it anymore. Plus, I came here to be with you, what If you die? Do you have to do this?” she asked me.

“yes son, do you have to do this? I am sure that there is another solution out there” my father said, and I nodded.

“maybe there is, but I don’t want Grace to spend another second miserable because of me” I replied.

“I will be with you all the way” my father said, and I nodded and there was another knock.

The witch Rose looked at me and actually smirked.

“this is something I never thought I would see; you are willing to sacrifice yourself for Grace?” she asked me, and I nodded.

“what do you need to do?” I asked her and she sat down and started taking things out.

“I will stop your heart from beating, it will take about a 3 minutes for the mark to be completely gone..

and then after that I will use magic to try and jumpstart your heart again” she said, and I nodded.

“what are the chances? That he will live” Elena asked her, and she just shrugged.

“it depends on people; some have an amazing will to live. Just be eager to live” she replied and started setting things up.

She started chanting and I looked at Elena and my father, at least I won’t die alone.

that has always been my biggest fear, to die with no one by my side.

I have already said my goodbyes to Grace, and I have made amends with everyone.

The rouges who were under me have agreed to join packs now that the ruler is someone different.

It’s not like we achieved world peace of anything, there is still people desperate for power out there.

There are still demons who will cause trouble but now I can rest knowing they don’t stand a chance.

Grace, Harper, and Derek will protect everyone to the best of their abilities.

Slowly it started being black and I couldn’t see or hear anything.

There was silence but then I heard her beautiful voice that I would never forget.

“come on baby you can do it” my mother said, and I saw myself running to her arms.

Is this what they mean they say that your entire life flashes before your eyes when you die?

Is that why people say that dying is actually really peaceful?

Because such beautiful memories are what accompany you to the afterlife?

I saw those memories, with my mother and my dad.

Even a few memories that I have of Rebecca when she was still a chid.

Before she hated me or before I ran away from home.

In that moment I felt this overwhelming happiness, yes my life sucked to some degree, but I was happy for some time.

It’s not like every single second of my life sucked, there were good times as well.

that alone made me want to live, I want to live so I can change my story.

I want more good memories with the people who care about me.

I want to create more memories with my father.

Who will he talk to when he wants to talk about mom?

And fate ruined the relationship I shared with my father, so I want to change that.

I need to spend more time with my only family, we deserve a second chance, and we will get it.

“son open your eyes” I heard my father and mother’s voices at the same time.

I slowly opened my eyes and standing there with smiles was my father and Elena.

“you are alive, thank the moon goddess” my father said and then looked at my neck.

The mate mark was gone, I could feel that my connection with Grace was broken.

I know I couldn’t have died but I really want her to be happy from now on.

“you will be weak for a few days, rest okay?” the witch said and then looked at me with a smile.

“thank you for what you did for Grace” she said before leaving.

“I will get you some water” my father said and left.

I looked at Elena who smiled,

“I know we aren’t mates, but I would like to spend the rest of my life by your side. Maybe you might never love me the way I do, but can I stay by your side?” she asked me, and I nodded.

“I would love that” I said, and she gave me a big smile.

“so, where I we travelling to first?” she asked me, and I thought about it.

my father gave Rebecca his position as the Alpha so we could travel together and get to know each other.

Maybe after a few years we will come back and start life afresh.

Since I helped catch Cara I have been forgiven for some of the things I did.

My punishment is that I can never be an Alpha after everything.

That Is a punishment I can live with, from now on I will try to be the best person I can be.

Grace’s pov

I spent months moving from my mother’s home to my father’s family.

We took family trips, did all the things I never really got to do.

I spent time with my family, that is why I need more time because I wanted to do this.

I wanted to get to know everyone in my family better before I start a family with Harper.

As for Harper it was really hard for him because of Elena but I kept up with Hendricks and Alpha Jones.

She is okay and doing well, Justin and his mate Chloe have been reunited and Elena even apologised to them via phone.

I sat at a coffee shop waiting for Harper who came in a few minutes later with a small smile.

“I am ready, I am ready for all of it. I want the white picket fence and I want to be by your side” I said, and he looked at me with a big smile.

“well then its about time” he said and then held my hand.

“I will take care of you, I promise. I love you Grace” he said and kissed my hand.

“I love you too” I said which made him look at me with the largest grin I have ever seen.

With this man by my side, I am more than ready to take on life with whatever it has in store for me.